Business Details
Overland Park Estate Planning Law Firm
Harvest Law KC is a trusted estate planning law firm serving families in Kansas and Missouri for over 40 years. Founded by attorney Kyle E. Krull, we specialize in creating tailored estate plans that protect clients' assets and loved ones through life's changing stages. Our team prioritizes personalized service, guiding clients through wills, trusts, asset protection, retirement distribution planning, and charitable legacy strategies. With over 3,000 families helped and 500+ five-star reviews, we combine legal expertise with compassionate counsel to demystify complex estate matters.Our Life Stage Estate Planning approach ensures plans evolve with clients' needs, whether they're starting fresh, updating existing documents, or navigating blended family dynamics. We maintain active community involvement and professional education to provide up-to-date solutions that minimize tax burdens and maximize legacy preservation.
Services
Estate Planning
Asset Protection
Trust Creation
Will Preparation
Charitable Planning
Retirement Distribution Planning
Probate Avoidance
Guardianship Designation
Tax-Efficient Transfers
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined estate planning experience
- Our team provides personalized Life Stage Estate Planning solutions
- We maintain Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent peer rating
- Our firm has received 500+ five-star client reviews
- We combine legal expertise with compassionate client service
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Avvo Superb Rating
What people say
Patient and thorough
Knowledgeable professionals
Exceptional client care
Smooth process
Trauma-informed approach
Services
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning service creates legally sound documents that protect your assets and loved ones. We develop customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives that reflect your unique circumstances and ensure your wishes are honored. Our Life Stage Planning approach adapts to changing family dynamics and legal requirements, providing peace of mind through life's transitions.
Trust Creation
We specialize in establishing revocable and irrevocable trusts that avoid probate, minimize estate taxes, and provide controlled asset distribution. Our trust solutions protect beneficiaries' inheritances from creditors and ensure proper management of assets during incapacity or after death, with ongoing plan maintenance included.
Asset Protection
Our asset protection strategies safeguard your hard-earned wealth from potential threats through legal entity structuring, insurance reviews, and exemption planning. We help professionals and business owners implement protective measures that separate personal and business assets while maintaining tax efficiency.
Charitable Planning
We design charitable giving strategies that align with your philanthropic goals while maximizing tax benefits. Our services include creating charitable remainder trusts, donor-advised funds, and legacy gifts that support your chosen causes and provide financial advantages for your estate.
Retirement Planning
Our retirement distribution planning optimizes tax efficiency for IRA and 401(k) assets while ensuring smooth transfers to beneficiaries. We help clients navigate required minimum distributions, stretch IRA options, and tax implications to preserve wealth across generations.
People
Kyle E. Krull
Attorney & Counselor at Law
With over 40 years of experience, Kyle Krull specializes in estate planning and has helped thousands of families protect their assets. He maintains Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer rating and actively contributes to legal education as a certified financial planner and continuing education instructor.
Gretchen S. Krull
Chief Operating Officer
As COO, Gretchen Krull manages daily operations while providing expert estate planning guidance. Her dual CPA certification and operational leadership ensure clients receive both financial and administrative excellence in every aspect of their estate planning process.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I really need?
Every adult should have a will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare directives. Depending on your situation, trusts may help avoid probate and provide tax benefits.
How does life stage affect estate planning?
Our Life Stage Planning approach adapts to your current circumstances, whether you're single, married, have minor children, or are nearing retirement, ensuring your plan remains relevant.
Can I update my existing estate plan?
Yes, we specialize in reviewing and updating outdated plans to reflect current laws and life changes, ensuring your documents remain effective and legally sound.
How do you help blended families with estate planning?
We create customized solutions that address unique challenges in blended families, ensuring fair distribution while respecting existing relationships and legal requirements.
What happens if I die without an estate plan?
Without planning, state intestacy laws determine asset distribution. This often leads to unintended outcomes, family conflicts, and unnecessary tax burdens for surviving loved ones.
How do you handle estate planning for second marriages?
We create protective measures that balance current spouse needs with children's inheritance rights, using specialized trusts and prenuptial agreements when appropriate.
